I visited my sister last week. She is living temporarily in my grandparents house. They no longer live there, my grandmother passed many years ago and my grandfather has recently moved into a care facility. The treasures and trinkets of their lives still remain.
I knew they had hobbies but it wasn’t until I had my camera in my hand I realised how much they enjoyed being crafty and displaying their creations.
My grandfather did tapestries and the walls are covered with his works. A lot of them are Australian scenes.
His collection of embroidery threads is astounding and now I am the lucky caretaker of them.
He also did woodwork and there are bowls and cups and stools littered through out the house.
They lived near the beach and collecting sea shells was a passion of my grandmothers. I found not 1 but 3 shell maps of Australia.
She also loved Macrame which now seems to be a lost art. Plant hangers, light shades and numerous decorations are hanging everywhere.
Their house is almost a museum of their lives and their passions. Family that pass through and stay keep it livable and tidy.
I can’t help but think how much of my craft will remain and be admired by not only my children but my grandchildren when I’m gone. Is it because I see the value in handmade that I treasure these articles. Or will it be swept aside and seen as junk and clutter by those that don’t understand.
how fabulous to be caretaker of all those things
This is such a lovely post, how lucky they are to have family that appreciates their love of craft.
This is such a fabulous story and such a great way to celebrate the life and love in that house. Thanks for sharing it. It is lovely that you document and comment on these items which represent the respect that you have for your family and their creative abilities.